7 tips for spa insiders

Bad Ragaz

Bad Ragaz is full of contrasts. Cold gorge and warm thermal water. Regional and cosmopolitan. Enjoyable and active. We show you our must-see highlights in Bad Ragaz.

#1 Taminaschlucht (Tamina Gorge)

The mystical Taminaschlucht (Tamina Gorge) is the source of the 36.5° thermal water, whose history is recounted at the Altes Bad Pfäfers. The “ Taminaschlucht (Tamina Gorge) ” is a popular destination and is well worth a visit even in rainy weather.

Please note: The Taminaschlucht (Tamina Gorge) is closed during the winter months and is not accessible.

Taminaschlucht (Tamina Gorge)

#2 Tamina Therme

In 1871, the Tamina Therme was the first public indoor thermal spa in Europe. Even today, the spa sets standards and is one of the leading thermal spas in Switzerland. In addition to the 36.5 degree thermal water, you can also relax in a spacious spa and sauna world.

Tamina Therme

#3 Local mountain Pizol

With the 5-lake hike, the Pizol has a special attraction for hikers. Many other hiking options such as the summit tour on the Garmil or the 2-lake hike are worth seeing. It is also a popular excursion mountain for families. The Pizol cable cars take you from Bad Ragaz or Wangs up to Bad Ragaz's local mountain.

To the Pizol

#4 Gourmet cuisine

Bad Ragaz is the culinary epicenter of the region. The entire Heidiland region boasts 220 GaultMillau points and six Michelin stars. Bad Ragaz is no longer an insider tip for gourmets. And rightly so!

Gourmet restaurants

Did you know...?

... that 8,000 liters of thermal watergush from the spring at the Taminaschlucht (Tamina Gorge) every minute. Day after day. Night after night.

Or that the thermal water travels for over 10 years before resurfacing at the Taminaschlucht (Tamina Gorge) ?

Everything about the Taminaschlucht (Tamina Gorge)

#5 Bad RagARTz

Every three years, Bad Ragaz becomes the largest open-air sculpture exhibition in Europe. International artists exhibit their works in the spa town and guided tours tell the exciting stories behind them. Bad RagARTz returned in summer 2024, transforming the town into a huge museum to experience and marvel at. The next Bad RagARTz will take place in 2027.

Bad RagARTz

#6 5-star resort

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is a retreat of peace and relaxation with exquisite service. Several award-winning restaurants, a wide range of wellness and health facilities and two golf courses are part of the resort. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz - a place where you can truly be pampered like royalty.

Grand Resort

#7 From park to park

Bad Ragaz has two relaxing parks where you can stroll and unwind. The Kurpark in the center and the Giessenpark near the Rhine. The views of the surrounding mountains, lakes and plenty of seating make both parks real oases of well-being in nature.

Giessenpark